The Maritime Executive
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First Chinese Cargo Ship Carrying Containers Reaches Murmansk
Murmansk marked a key milestone in its efforts to develop the port into a logistics hub, taking advantage of the growth on the Nor...
Russia and Ukraine Continue Targeting Shipping with Claims of Nine Strikes
The back-and-forth between Russia and Ukraine targeting commercial shipping supporting grain exports continues to intensify. In th...
Death Toll in Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Reaches 94
The casualty count from a ferry accident on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe has risen to 94 people, and search operations are still under wa...
Report: Trump Wants to Move Ford-Class Carrier's Island for Appearance
In addition to the remarkable decision to remove the electromagnetic launch system and weapons elevators from future ships in the...
UAE Suspends Trade With Iran Following Antiship Missile Strike
After weeks of attacks on its oil shipping interests, the United Arab Emirates has decided to suspend all trade with Iran, includi...
French Private Equity Firm Completes Acquisition of Vigor Marine
The sale of Vigor Marine Group to France’s Antin Infrastructure Partners has been completed by UK-based Lone Star Funds. It marks...
Oman Works to Clean Up Spill as Oil From Stricken Tanker Comes Ashore
As oil spilled from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi begins to come ashore in mainland Oman, the nation's emergency-response a...
ClassNK's Revised Edition of ‘Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels'
[By: ClassNK] ClassNK has revised the safety requirements for ships using methanol/ethanol and hydrogen as fuel within the ‘Guidel...
Kongsberg Maritime Awarded Deck Machinery Contract for New FPSO Development
[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has secured a substantial contract with a major energy operator to deliver advanced de...
Portchain and X-Press Feeders Partner to Enhance Feeder Market Efficiency
[By: Portchain Connect] Portchain and X-Press Feeders are excited to announce a strategic partnership to bring valuable digital so...